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HAMPTON ROADS CLOSURES on WATER CROSSINGS, INTERSTATES and OTHER NOTABLE DETOURS for the Week of March 21-27
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE March 19, 2021 CONTACT: Media Line: 757-956-3032 [email protected] HAMPTON ROADS CLOSURES ON WATER CROSSINGS, INTERSTATES AND OTHER NOTABLE DETOURS For the week of March 21-27 NOTE: This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Berkley, Coleman, High Rise and James River bridges. *Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors.* For information on the many other lane closures necessary for maintenance and construction throughout Hampton Roads, visit 511Virginia.org, download the 511VA smartphone app, or dial 511. Bridges & Tunnels: Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-64: Single-lane closures westbound on: March 26 from 9 p.m. to 7 am. March 27 from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, I-664: Alternating, single-lane closures northbound on March 21-25 from as early as 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Mobile, single-lane closures northbound on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. High Rise Bridge, I-64: Alternating, mobile, double-lane closures in both directions on March 22-25 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Berkeley Bridge, I-264: Single-lane closure westbound on March 25 from 7 p.m. to midnight. James River Bridge, Route 17: Alternating, mobile, singe-lane closures in both directions on March 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alternating, mobile, singe-lane closures southbound March 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. -
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge (“SNJB”) Is a 5,372 Ft Fixed Bridge That Connects the City of Chesapeake to the City of Portsmouth Over the Elizabeth River In
TOLL REVENUE NEW BUILD / REPLACEMENT SOUTH NORFOLK PRIVATIZATION PRIVATE FINANCING UNSOLICITED BID JORDAN BRIDGE CHESAPEAKE, VA The South Norfolk Jordan Bridge (“SNJB”) is a 5,372 ft fixed bridge that connects the City of Chesapeake to the City of Portsmouth over the Elizabeth River in Virginia. The City of Chesapeake had decommissioned the original Jordan Bridge in November 2008. An unsolicited proposal submitted by United Bridge Partners (“UBP”) to replace the Jordan Bridge with a new, privately owned bridge was approved by the City of Chesapeake in January 20091 by executing an Acquisition and Development Agreement (“ADA”) between UBP and the City of Chesapeake. As part of the ADA, UBP assumed responsibility to demolish the existing Jordan Bridge, aquired the right of way and easments associated with the bridge, and the right to toll, design, construct, finance, operate and assume ownership of a new bridge and associated tolling facilities on the SNJB. The construction of the SNJB was reported to be privately financed. Project revenue on the SNJB comes from tolls, set by the private operator with no defined limit, which are collected electronically on the bridge2. Note: the facts of this case study were reviewed by UBP. We have provided Chesapeake footnotes to describe instances where UBP disputes information in the public domain. BACKGROUND + PROJECT DRIVERS The Elizabeth River Corridor between Midtown Tunnel and High Rise Bridge in southern eastern Virginia near the Chesapeake Bay serves approximately 250,000 Figure 1: Elizabeth River Crossings. vehicle trip crossings per weekday. It is a growing corridor that primarily serves Source: Pickard, A. -
City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan – It's Our Future: a Choice City
City of Virginia Beach Comprehensive Plan – It’s Our Future: A Choice City November 20, 2018 1.3 - SUBURBAN AREA INTRODUCTION Much of the area located north of the Green Line possesses a suburban land use pattern, meaning the area primarily consists of low- to medium-density residential land use with commercial retail, office, and service uses interspersed throughout the area. This land use pattern is the result of more than a century of the development of communities created by subdividing all or portions of the farms that defined Princess Anne County (now the City of Virginia Beach) since the 17th century. The earliest subdivisions were established in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, located adjacent to the railroad line that connected the City of Norfolk to the Town of Virginia Beach. Since the automobile was largely a novelty during these years, movement outside of the urban core cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth was either via the railroad or a poorly maintained roadway system using horse and wagon. The railroad line offered developers the opportunity to establish communities outside the urban core of Norfolk for those who desired to choose a lifestyle less intense than that of Norfolk. This trend of creating communities outside the urban core cities occurred not only here, but throughout the United States, and England as well. Eventually, the area outside the core urban cities was designated as being ‘suburban.’ Vestiges of the early suburban communities in Virginia Beach can be seen in the existing street layout of Pembroke, south of Virginia Beach Boulevard, which were established as Euclid Place (1910) and Sunny Brook (1916). -
Investigation of Breeding Peregrine Falcons on Bridges
INVESTIGATION OF BREEDING PEREGRINE FALCONS ON BRIDGES THE CENTER FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Investigation of breeding peregrine falcons on bridges Bryan D. Watts, PhD Marian U. Watts The Center for Conservation Biology College of William and Mary & Virginia Commonwealth University Recommended Citation: Watts, B. D. and M. U. Watts. 2017. Investigation of breeding peregrine falcons on bridges. The Center for Conservation Biology. Technical Report Series, CCBTR-17-01. College of William and Mary & Virginia Commonwealth University, Williamsburg, VA. 38 pp. Project Partners: Virginia Department of Transportation Virginia Transportation Research Council Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dominion Power College of William and Mary Virginia Commonwealth University The Center for Conservation Biology Front Cover: Female peregrine falcon with eggs in nest box on the James River Bridge. Photo by Bryan Watts. The Center for Conservation Biology is an organization dedicated to discovering innovative solutions to environmental problems that are both scientifically sound and practical within today’s social context. Our philosophy has been to use a general systems approach to locate critical information needs and to plot a deliberate course of action to reach what we believe are essential information endpoints. Table of Contents Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3 BACKGROUND -
Comprehensive Review of Special Structures
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW SPECIAL STRUCTURES Stephen C. Brich, P.E., Commissioner of Highways November 20th, 2019 Special Structures - Introduction 2018 Report to General Assembly Robert O. Norris Bridge 2019 Developed a Statewide, Systematic Long-Term Plan • Looks ahead 50 years and includes operations . Critical to ensuring mobility • Based on consistent classification and life-cycle approach • Based on several workshops (Districts/ Facility Managers/ Central Office) • Will be a living document that will be maintained and updated annually • Presented today to inform you of important economic and budget considerations Virginia Department of Transportation 3 Special Structures – Inventory • Risk/Complexity • Maintenance Cost Defined By: • Importance Long Detours, High Traffic, Economic Significance (Shipping and Vehicular), Access to Vital Facilities (Military and Ports) Virginia Department of Transportation 4 Special Structures – Original Build George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge Berkley Bridge Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Virginia Department of Transportation 5 Special Structures – Current State Managed by Public Private Partnership . Pocahontas Parkway (Rt 895): through 2105 . Elizabeth River Tunnel (Midtown): through 2069 . Elizabeth River Tunnel (Downtown): through 2069 • Required funding not included in plan • VDOT responsible for the facility costs (e.g. maintenance, operations and replacement) once the concession agreement ends Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Project . HRBT Approaches . I-64 over Willoughby • Existing tunnel - not included -
C-5 Conditional Use Permits
THE CITY OF NORFOLK To the Honorable Council November 6, 2018 City of Norfolk, Virginia From: Leonard M. Newcomb III, CFM, Acting Planning Director Subject: Norview Realty, LLC, for the following Conditional Use Permits at 3542 N. Military Highwpti---- a. .6 tomobile sales b. Automobile repair and maintenance, major Reviewed: Ward/Superward: 4/7 W -f Deputy City Manager Approved: Item Number: C-5 Douglasli. S ith, City Manager I. Staff Recommendation: Approval. II. Planning Commission Recommendation: By a vote of 5 to 0, the Planning Commission recommends Approval. III. Request: Conditional Use Permits: a. Automobile sales b. Automobile repair and maintenance, major IV. Applicant: Norview Realty, LLC V. Description: • The property is located on the east side of N. Military Highway north of the intersection with Azalea Garden Road. • This request would allow an automobile sales and repair business to operate from the site, which was formerly developed as a Wendy's fast food restaurant. • The proposed hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. • One of the two existing driveways accessing N. Military Highway will be removed and replaced with curb, gutter, sidewalks, and landscaping. • As part of the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit, a sidewalk will be required along the N. Military Highway frontage. • As a new development, it will have to complete the Site Plan Review Process with all the standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. 810 UNION STREET, SUITE 1101 8 NORFOLK VIRGINIA 23510 ii 757-664-4242 www.norfokgov VI. Historic Resources Impacts: N/A VII. -
Authorization for the Commissioner of Highways to Enter Into An
Commonwealth Transportation Board Shannon Valentine 1401 East Broad Street (804) 786-2701 Chairperson Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786-2940 Agenda item # 12 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD March 17, 2021 MOTION Made By: Mr. Malbon Seconded By: Mr. Miller Action: Motion Carried, Unanimously Title: Authorization for the Commissioner of Highways to Enter into an Amendment of the Standard Project Agreement between the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission for the Expanded Bowers Hill Interchange Study (UPC 111427) WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly, pursuant to Chapter 26 of Title 33.2 of the Code of Virginia, has established the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC), a political subdivision of the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly, pursuant to §33.2-2600 of the Code of Virginia, has also established the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund (HRTF) to fund new construction projects on new or existing highways, bridges, and tunnels in the localities comprising Planning District 23; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §33.2-2608, the HRTAC may enter into contracts or agreements necessary or convenient for the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under Chapter 26; and WHEREAS, §33.2-214 C of the Code of Virginia empowers the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to enter into contracts with local districts, commissions, agencies, or other entities created for transportation purposes; and Resolution -
TAV Spring 2016 District Meetings Info Packet
Treasurers’ Association of Virginia Spring 2016 District Meetings April 13 Mechanicsville Branch Library, Mechanicsville April 14 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Portsmouth April 19 Wytheville Community Center, Wytheville April 20 George Washington Hotel, Winchester Registration Fee: $80 members; $90 non-members * IMPORTANT NOTICE * Times on the Agenda are Subject to Change! 8:15 – 8:45 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks, TAV News and Legislative Report L. Todd Garber, MGT President, Treasurers’ Association of Virginia Treasurer, Rockingham County and Co-Committee Legislative Chairs (varies by location) 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Say Yes to Distress (Redux) Speakers from Taxing Authority Consulting Services Mechanicsville – Mark Ames Portsmouth – John Rife Wytheville – Jeff Scharf with Delores Smith Winchester – Gary Sabean 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Propel Financial Services C. William Orndoff, MGT, Treasurer, Frederick County (Winchester) Carla de la Pava, Treasurer, Arlington County (Mechancisville & Portsmouth) C. William Orndoff, MGT, Treasurer, Frederick County (Wytheville) Speakers from Propel TBA 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Treasurers Statement of Economic Financial Interests & Disclosures Christopher Piper, Executive Director Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory Council Deputy Treasurers Roundtable Forum Panel will vary by Location 1:45 – 2:00 p.m. Break 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Mad Dogs (tentative) Department of Agriculture Local Animal Control Warden 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. New TAV Course Listing Site at the Cooper Center FIRE, Certification News and Updates Al Spengler Director, Certification Programs Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, UVA 4:00 – 4:15 p.m. -
I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion
I‐64 Hampton Roads Bridge‐Tunnel Expansion Industry Forum | April 3, 2017 Aubrey L. Layne, Jr. Virginia Secretary of Transportation William D. Sessoms, Jr. Mayor, City of Virginia Beach Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission Chair Welcome 2 Linda T. Johnson Mayor, City of Suffolk Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Chair Hampton Roads Regional Project Support 3 Charles A. Kilpatrick Commissioner of Highways Virginia Department of Transportation Commonwealth of Virginia Project Support 4 John F. Malbon Commonwealth Transportation Board Member Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission Member Regionally Significant Projects 5 Garrett W. Moore Chief Engineer Virginia Department of Transportation Project Delivery 6 James S. Utterback Hampton Roads District Administrator Virginia Department of Transportation District and Project Overview 7 Hampton Roads District Legend District Complex District Overview Interstate Maintenance • 9 Counties/12 Cities/2 Islands Residency Office • Over 830 positions Area Headquarters • Over 10,000 Total Lane Miles Bridge Crew Equipment Shops Tunnels/Facilities • I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel • I-664 Monitor Merrimac Memorial N Bridge-Tunnel • Jamestown-Scotland Ferry • Transportation Operations Center Major Bridges • James River Bridge • High Rise Bridge • Berkley Bridge • Coleman Bridge • Willoughby Bay Bridge Residencies • Accomac • Franklin • Williamsburg 8 8 Major Projects in Delivery I-64 Southside Widening & High Rise Bridge Phase 1 I-64/264 Interchange Phase -
PRA Center I NORFOLK,VA
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY PRA Center I NORFOLK,VA SINGLE-TENANT LEASED OFFICE BUILDING PART OF CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS CAMPUS MAY 2019 SUBJECT ASSET Downtown Norfolk 120 Corporate Boulevard (“PRA I”) 100% leased to PRA ADJACENT ASSET KEY A 130 Corporate Boulevard (“PRA III”) - 100% leased to PRA B 140 Corporate Boulevard (“PRA II”) - 100% leased to PRA C 150 Corporate Boulevard (“PRA V”) - 100% leased to PRA ELIZABETH RIVER D 240 Corporate Boulevard PRA Center I - 100% leased to Beacon Health E 241 Corporate Boulevard - 100% leased to Virginia Eye HEADQUARTERS CAMPUS E CURLEW DRIVE CORPORATE BOULEVARD D C PRA WAY B A MILITARY HIGHWAY 2 PRA Center I ~ Norfolk, VA PRA Center I ~ Norfolk, VA 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Colliers International is pleased to announce its exclusive sale representation The subject building features abundant on-site parking with approximately of PRA Center I in Norfolk, Virginia. The Class A office offering represents 422 spaces (approximately 6.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet). Other a rare opportunity to acquire a single-tenant asset within PRA’s corporate beneficial asset features include attractive building design, an emergency headquarters campus. The building is 100% leased by PRA Group (“PRA”), generator, prominent tenant signage, outdoor seating areas, and walkability an international publicly-traded company with over 5,400 employees and to light rail transportation. over $908 million in 2018 revenues. PRA Center I is located within the 100% occupied Riverside Corporate PRA uses the subject building for critical corporate functions including data Center which is part of the Central Norfolk submarket offering adjacency center, network operations center, finance, and bankruptcy litigation support. -
HAMPTON ROADS CLOSURES on WATER CROSSINGS, INTERSTATES and OTHER NOTABLE DETOURS for the Week of June 28 to July 4
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE June 26, 2020 CONTACT: Media Line: 757-956-3032 [email protected] HAMPTON ROADS CLOSURES ON WATER CROSSINGS, INTERSTATES AND OTHER NOTABLE DETOURS For the week of June 28 to July 4 NOTE: This list covers full closures of interstates, ramps, bridges and primary roads, and lane closures at the bridge-tunnels and the Berkley, Coleman, High Rise and James River bridges. *Scheduled closures are subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors.* For information on the many other lane closures necessary for maintenance and construction throughout Hampton Roads, visit 511Virginia.org, download the 511VA smartphone app, or dial 511. Bridges & Tunnels: Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, I-64: Alternating, single-lane closures westbound from June 29 to July 1 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. HRBT Expansion Project: For lane closures and project updates related to the HRBT Expansion Project, visit HRBTExpansion.org. Berkley Bridge, I-264: Alternating, mobile, single-lane closures in both directions on June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. I-64 Widening Segment III Project, York County: Single-lane closures on I-64 east and west from Route 199 Lightfoot exit (exit 234) to Route 199/Humelsine Parkway (exit 242) June 28-July 2, starting as early as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. A consecutive, long-term lane closure under traffic signal control on Colonial Parkway at the I-64 overpass continues. A consecutive, long-term full ramp closure on Route 143 Merrimac Trail north to I-64 west continues. Traffic will follow detour signage in place directing motorists to the Route 143 south on-ramp to I-64 west during the closure. -
F HAMPTON ROADS PROJECT
f Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Highways r I ENGINEERING REPORT f on HAMPTON ROADS PROJECT I l including RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER BRIDGE GEO. P. COLEMAN MEMORIAL BRIDGE JAMES RIVER BRIDGE SYSTEM AUGUST 1954 L PARSONS, BRINCKERHOFF, HALL 8c: MACDONALD ' I ENGINEERS ISi BROADWAY, NEW YORK 6, N. Y. PARSONS, BRINCKERHOFF, HALL & MACDONALD ENGINEERS FOUNDED BY WILLIAM BARCLAY PARSONS IN 1885 EUGENE L. MACDONALD 5 I BROADWAY, NEW YORK 6, N. Y. CONSULTANTS LAWRENCE S. WATERBURY MAURICE N. QUA DE ..JOHN P. HOGAN WALTER S DOUGL AS w: E. A.COVELL ALF'RED HEDEFINE August 16, 1954 .JOHN O. BICKEL RUSH F. ZIEGENFELDER WILLIAM H. BRUCE, JR. General J. A. Anderson, Commissioner Virginia Department of Highways Richmond 19, Virginia Dear General Anderson: In accordance with your authorization, we have completed the services to be rendered under Stage 1 of our contract for engineer ing work in connection with the Hampton Roads Project. These services consist principally of investigations, studies, and the preparation of preliminary plans and estimates of cost of the Pro ject. We find that from an engineering viewpoint the construction of the Project as described in the ::i.ccompanying report is entirely feasible and that its estimated cost - exclusive of costs of financing - is $63, 000, 000. Inasmuch as the Hampton Roads Project is one of four toll facili ties that will be constructed or, in the case of existing facilities, re financed under a proposed new bond issue, we have included in our report pertinent factual data pertaining to the other three facilities. These are the Rappahannock River Bridge, which is a new project, the George P.